Major League Baseball proposition bets available for September 8, 2025

In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), several intriguing betting opportunities present themselves for Monday's games. Let's delve into some of the key props and moneylines, as well as some insights from professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist, Kody Malstrom.

Kody, with six years of experience under his belt, covers a wide range of sports including football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC, both in written and video form. Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a devoted Detroit sports fan, but his focus shifts to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons in the winter, while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.

When he's not staring at betting markets, Kody can be found at the beach or snowboarding down a mountain, depending on the time of the year.

One of the interesting props for Monday's games involves Ryan Bergert, the Kansas City Royals pitcher. Bergert is averaging less than one hit allowed per inning pitched, and his Over 4.5 Strikeouts prop has odds of (-168) at FanDuel Sportsbook. However, there is no information available about which players Bergert will represent in the game against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians themselves find themselves in an interesting position. They currently rank dead last in Contact Rate and On Base Percentage, which could potentially lead to a lower team total in the first five innings. When the market opens up, there is an opportunity to place a wager on the Padres to go under their team total in the first five innings.

Speaking of the Padres, their pitcher, Yu Darvish, is currently averaging an ERA of 5.75 and a FIP of 4.82. This could indicate a potential advantage for the opposing team, but the specific matchup details would need to be considered before making any predictions.

Meanwhile, in the National League (NL), the Cincinnati Reds find themselves four games back for the last wildcard spot. The Reds' First Five Innings Moneyline is (-102) at FanDuel Sportsbook. Notably, Ryan Bergert's counterpart in this game, Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, is averaging an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 0.935. The Cubs rank fifth in Fielding Percentage, which could potentially contribute to a strong defensive performance.

Lastly, let's touch on the Atlanta Braves. Nick Allen, the Braves' batter, is averaging less than one hit per game and has odds of (-105) for Under 0.5 Hit at Caesars Sportsbook. The Braves' First Five Innings Team Total Under 2 has odds of (-175) at BetMGM Sportsbook, suggesting a potential low-scoring start for the Braves.

As always, remember to gamble responsibly and do your own research before placing any bets. Happy betting!

\n\n BetMGM Sportsbook Odds: - Atlanta Braves' First Five Innings Team Total Under 2: (-175) - Cleveland Guardians' First Five Innings Team Total Under 2.5: (-145)

\n\n FanDuel Sportsbook Odds: - Cincinnati Reds First Five Innings Moneyline: (-102) - Ryan Bergert's Over 4.5 Strikeouts prop: (-168)

\n\n Caesars Sportsbook Odds: - Nick Allen, Atlanta Braves, Under 0.5 Hit: (-105)

\n\n Personal Profile: - Kody Malstrom, a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience. - Covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form. - Born and raised in Michigan and is a Detroit sports fan. - Spends his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible.